Face Primers

A great makeup primer is the key to a smooth, long-lasting look. Whether you want to blur pores, control shine, or create a radiant glow, the right face primer preps your skin for seamless makeup application.The best primer for you comes down to skin type and finish: mattifying formulas suit oily skin, hydrating gel primers suit dry skin, and gripping formulas built for all-day wear matter most if your makeup tends to fade or crease. For pore-blurring specifically, a silky, lightweight balm formula tends to outperform heavier creams without looking cakey.

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For a dewy, luminous base, a glow primer adds radiance while keeping your makeup fresh all day. If you need a smooth, even surface, a skin primer helps minimise imperfections and grip foundation for all-day wear. No matter your skin type or makeup style, a primer make up essential will enhance your look and keep everything in place.

Why Choose a Face Primer

Quick picks by need:

• Best for Firming & Fine Lines: Peter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx No-Filter Primer

• Best for Pores: Benefit POREfessional

• Best for Dry Skin: e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + Niacinamide

• Best for Oily Skin: NYX Shine Killer Primer

• Best for All-Day Grip: NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer

Best for Firming & Fine Lines

Achieve a flawless-looking base with thePeter Thomas Roth Instant FIRMx No-Filter Primer. This powerful primer blurs imperfections, tightens the skin, and temporarily reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores. Its unique blend of Firm-A-Tite™, 3% BarPull, and Elastiflex IQ™ works to smoothen, moisturise, and enhance your skin's texture, giving you a perfect canvas for makeup or a natural, perfected look on bare skin.

Best for Pores

Quickly minimise the appearance of pores withBenefit POREfessional. Apply this silky, lightweight balm for translucent pore coverage and smoother-than-smooth skin. The Benefit POREfessional complements all skin tones. It can be used under or over makeup.

Best for Dry Skin

The e.l.f. Power Grip Primer + Niacinamide is a gel-based, hydrating formula that grips makeup while providing long-lasting hold. Infused with niacinamide, it also helps improve the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven skin tone, making it a good fit for dry or combination skin that still wants a smooth, gripping base.

Best for Oily Skin

The NYX Shine Killer Primer is a charcoal-infused, mattifying formula built specifically for oily skin. It controls excess oil and shine throughout the day with a silky, translucent finish, giving you a matte canvas without feeling heavy.

Best for All-Day Grip

The NYX The Face Glue Gripping Primer delivers glue-level hold with a soft-focus, non-sticky finish. Polyglutamic acid provides up to 24 hours of hydration while maple syrup helps maintain long-lasting grip ideal for long days or special occasions where you need your makeup to stay put.